Westport PAL Return to Play Policy

The Westport PAL is committed to the reducing the amount of concussion in its youth sports programs.
The Westport PAL has adopted the following guidelines if an athlete receives or is expected to have a concussion:

Any player that is suspected of receiving a concussion, must be immediately pulled out of any practice,
game or competition and can not return until the following takes place:

The athlete MUST be cleared by a medical professional.
(Doctor with concussion experience or an Certified Athletic Trainer approved by the Westport PAL or its designee)

A gradual return-to-play protocol after the athlete is symptom-free at rest: